Mandurah man charged over 2009 death of Robert Dalliston

POLICE have charged a 42-year-old man with murder over the death of Robert Dalliston in Mandurah five years ago.

Ernest James Mitchell, 42, appeared in Perth Magistrates Court this morning charged with one count of murder.

Police allege the murder occurred between January 8 and January 15, 2009.

Mr Mitchell did not enter a plea and was remanded in custody to appear by video link in Stirling Gardens on July 30.

Mr Dalliston was 69 years old when he was found dead in his Ward Street home on January 15, 2009.

Detectives from the Major Crime squad carried out new searches at his home this week, after receiving “fresh information” from members of the public.

Police had previously described the murder as “one of the worst they’ve ever seen.”

Detective Inspector Gene Pears said on Wednesday that he hoped “advances in forensic science” would lead to an arrest.

“We have recently received fresh information regarding this offence and we are confident that some community members have the information that will help us solve this crime,” Detective Inspector Pears said.